Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Madagascar
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Cumin
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Dracaena marginata
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Dracaena marginata
In French
Usine de cumin
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
planta de comino
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Cumin plant
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Cumin and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Dracaena Marginata. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata doesn't have thorns. Also Cumin does not have fragrant flowers. Cumin has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and wheezing and Dracaena Marginata has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cumin and Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Cumin and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cumin and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Cumin and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Cumin and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.